About Us

Arwood Machine, A VulcanForms Company, is a well-established ISO 9001: 2015, AS 9100D, ISO 13485 certified, ITAR compliant high precision machining, automation, and assembly business in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We are a digital production facility leveraging automated precision machining for defense, aerospace, medical, and other critical industries. In operation since 1965, Arwood has been committed to quality and excellence for over five decades. 

Arwood Machine seeks a Shipping & Receiving Associate for our Newburyport, MA, location.

Job Purpose

As the Shipping & Receiving Associate at Arwood Machine, Newburyport, MA, you will perform physical activities to load, unload, sort, and move materials by hand or using material handling equipment. You will also manage verification, acceptance, and counting received products as needed. Additionally, you will input, update and maintain accurate inventory records in systems as required and review and file documentation.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the packing, shipping, receiving and distribution of all products, packages, materials, parts and goods required for shipments to appropriate locations.
• Operate UPS World Ship computer program to prepare shipping labels. Contact carrier representative(s) to obtain quotes, make arrangements, issue documentation and instructions and handle returns.
• Assist and support production control – process, coordinate and manage all material entering and departing the company via our internal computer software system.
• Handle shipping processes and documentation, including purchase orders, packing slips, goods receipts, and various carrier requirements. Update purchase order status and inventory records in the system.
• Resolve discrepancies between orders and goods; related to documentation, records, or counts, and follow up with employees, suppliers, or customers as needed.
• Perform inventory cycle counting, manage shipping supplies as required and requisitioning or ordering as needed and utilize best practices in locating and maintaining physical inventory.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks within the shipping & receiving area, including 5S 6S
• Operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Make local deliveries and pick ups using a company vehicle.
• Adhere to and enforce the company's health & safety policies and procedures. 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of shipping/receiving and inventory control experience.
• Knowledge of couriers (FedEx, UPS, Etc.), including how to operate their respective software packages, and website processes.
• Ability to follow written procedures.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Maintain neat, accurate and complete records and work area.
• Communicate and work effectively with suppliers, customers, and other departments within the company.
• Ability to complete training as a forklift operator.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Focus on excellent customer service at all times.

Preferred

• Manufacturing or Medical experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of Import/Export Compliance, Customs documentation, ITAR, Incoterms (Commercial Invoices, Shipper Export Declaration, etc.). 
• Prior experience with ERP software (Epicor Preferred).
• Some knowledge of

 Physical Requirements

• Being flexible with working outside of normal scheduled hours (overtime) may be required.

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Must use safety protection when and where required.

• Capable of performing the essential duties of the job and able to lift up to

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment.
• Generous time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and stock options.